Carly swung her backpack over her shoulder and headed out of the house. Mr. McDonell and Eric had already left for the office. They had offered her a ride at first, but she refused saying that she would rather take the bus. They didn't persist any further and left. It was good on her part. She had something to do and them being in the way would hinder her plan.498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgoie3jZo4y
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She walked up to the main gate and left the McDonell premises. She walked a few blocks away from the house when she saw the black car waiting beside the corner, parked near the curb of the road. She went to the car and got in through the passenger seat.498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5cVYwd9sD6
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"Morning," she said after settling down. She turned to look at the person in the driver's seat.498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiI9Zw768GP
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Alex stared back at her. "Morning," he said. He started the car engine and drove off.498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQFeSApXJ02
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"I guess you're here to tell me about the plan?" Carly asked as they were leaving the neighbourhood.498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLzHLlSSxar
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"I'm just here to inform you that everything's taking place tonight," Alex told her.498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3EZqm6TJaP
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Carly turned in her seat to look at him. "You're kidding, right? Tonight? Why didn't you guys tell me yesterday?"498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRhzdH76gdy
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"I thought Red Lion was going to tell you. Guess he didn't." Alex shrugged.498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡE8Y4Uz329B
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"You know, when I agreed to help with the cartel, I didn't expect you guys to keep all the details from me until the last minute."498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡT2IqtyNYut
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"I wish I could apologise, but I'm just a helper like you."498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGGQuF1kxrs
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Carly scoffed as she folded her arms. "Don't use that word on me. Helping these guys out is a terrible idea."498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkmoRFNi9Q1
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"Then you should've refused."498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡb0cELSy4gl
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"You know what they have on me, Alex." Carly turned to look at him. "You're Alex, right?"498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzCBLAgbif3
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Alex nodded. They soon reached the intersection, and as soon as the road cleared, the car went to the road down the left.498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡB2vDSnrPYV
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Carly folded her arms and groaned in frustration. Alex wondered whether to ask what's wrong when it's pretty clear what it is.498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIFoRrH1qhy
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"I wish I never agreed to all this," Carly spoke.498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1TigdzghZZ
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"That's what I would've done," said Alex.498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMbRLI5ZEO9
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Carly looked at him with an eyebrow raised. "Oh really?" Carly asked. "You would agree even if they were to go through with their threat?"498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3RWvzoh075
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Alex shrugged his shoulders. "A lot of people in your shoes would comply, but I would let them go through with their threat."498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7TwtxPya4l
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Carly sucked her teeth as she looked out the window. "You make it sound so easy, when you know it isn't. You're not the one in my shoes."498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNrC9nyHA6T
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Alex didn't say anything as he focused on the road. He gave Carly a glance and saw her reflection through the window. She looked to be troubled and lost in her own world at the same time. He wondered what she could be thinking about. Alex shook his head. You can never know with women.498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpp8P3dh6P8
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"What time do your classes end?" Alex asked, breaking the silence between them.498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvQYRd6prAJ
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"Why are you asking?" Carly asked without looking at him.498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRhxRMumpQY
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"Because Red Lion wants to meet you afterwards."498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6r42iX0FyA
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Carly slowly turned to look at him. "What?"498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCVNaFrwi1T
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"He needs to go through the plan with you."498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFDCoGMt6B0
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"What's so complicated about meeting people? Do I've to practice being courteous or what?"498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuIh9ZKgloX
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"It's his orders, not mine."498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHVt5yRIgsQ
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"I can't wait for this to be over."498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqJAw87Tx5y
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"So what time do your classes end?"498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9MUx6a7pqe
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Carly rolled her eyes. "At 3 PM. You can come pick me up then."498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡC8psciPwXG
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Alex didn't say anything because within a few seconds, he found himself parked in front of the gate of the main college building. Many students were entering the premises, especially those coming from the hostels across the street.498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxTKnfqIorj
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"I'll see you at three," said Alex.498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyBQAG3EKDW
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Carly nodded her head, got hold of the straps of her backpack on her laps, and opened the door. She stepped out, swung the bag round her shoulder and closed the door behind her. She didn't turn to watch the car drive away as she soon made her way towards the gates.498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4XFcf9JOWz
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As she walked, she wondered what to do since she wasn't going to be home early again today. Angel will be on her for sure. She has to come up with a convincing lie to put Angel and everyone else's minds at ease.498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXgU2M0ufel
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"Oh, my gosh, Angel, it's you!" shrieked the receptionist, a Mexican brunnette who sat behind her desk, immediately Angel stepped out of the elevator.498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiLYsXrpwbr
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Angel smiled as she approached the brown mahogany desk with the name of the company and its logo shining on the wall. "Nice to see you again, Lisa," she said.498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsHuG6qR4vt
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Lisa the receptionist, excitedly stood up from her desk, went round it and over to Angel to give her a hug.498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9nrRpqjDxc
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"How have you been?" Lisa asked as she stood at arms length, her arms still wrapped around Angel.498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ68Wd2Zja1O
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"I'm okay," Angel replied. "Recovering has been a pain, but I'm fine as you can see."498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvROKq06wKT
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"You're not only looking fine, you look stunning." Lisa stood a few feet away from Angel to take a good look at her. "What are they feeding you at that house? Or is it the clothes?"498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡk0NqxxMOqa
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Angel laughed. "Stop it, Lisa. You know this grey dress better than anyone. And I can assure you that my diet hasn't changed a bit."498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyHsjSYci9d
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"Says the person living in a mansion." Lisa rolled her eyes and the two laughed.498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNLayZfNwtS
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"Let's get down to business," said Angel. "You don't want Mark to find you goofing around."498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgZ1OVbuUIQ
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Lisa went back to her desk. "I wouldn't mind him, dear. He's been waiting for you in his office."498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLQ6uvEcAn7
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"Ah, I see he didn't forget our appointment."498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbxy5CIZXd1
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"Why would he? You're his favourite."498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkZbAODG0vB
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Angel shook her head and at the same time, wagged her index finger at Lisa. "That's not the case. He's got many lovers and you know it."498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡs98Fl5032e
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"But you're his one and true love." Lisa sat down on her chair. "He missed you like crazy when you weren't around. Now it's about to get a whole lot worse."498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzyKyUGSzyg
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Lisa sounded a little sad and Angel couldn't help but look sympathetic. Lisa already knew that she was leaving, and so did many of her workmates.498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuWxQlWIGv5
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"I can only imagine," said Angel.498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHLKZW96dLI
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"Do you know what," Lisa looked rejuvenated with her eyes almost popping out of their sockets, "we should try and meet up this week. I'll tell you about his little tantrums when you weren't around."498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeTLREx1aTq
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"He had tantrums?" Angel couldn't believe it.498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡp3UtUW6ibF
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Lisa nodded her head and she had a funny smile on her face. One reason Angel really liked Lisa for is that she's fun to be around with.498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoUPeVJo2HW
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"We should discuss our meeting date later," said Angel, "because I've to go in now."498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡY9VvoJyae7
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"Sure. And make sure to say hi to Tiffany. The poor girl missed you like crazy too."498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡm30PH20nCd
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Angel smiled at Lisa, assuring her that she would. She passed the desk and went down the passage to her left. She soon found herself in one big room full of work cubicles and most of them were occupied. The sound of whispers, typing on the keyboards and the sound of the printing machine at the corner of the room, made Angel's mouth raise to a smile. She realised how much she had missed the place, and now she's leaving it, this time for good. The thought almost made her heart break. But before she could linger in her thoughts a little while longer, a shriek reached her ears that made her jump.498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhy8ScEPPtQ
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"Angel!" came a young, plump lady in a sky blue blouse and black skirt running towards Angel with her arms outstretched, ready to hug her.498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFnZ2uySkRr
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"Tiff-?" Angel didn't get to finish her name as Tiffany already had her arms around Angel's waist. With all her energy, she lifted Angel off the floor. Angel couldn't help but scream and laugh in delight at the same time.498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡndL82bssqG
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"Put me down, Tiff," Angel said as she couldn't help but appreciate Tiffany's greeting. "Everyone's looking at us."498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCtBR9YHbvu
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"Well, this morning couldn't get any better than this," came a voice from one of the cubicles.498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtKpC2sw96k
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Angel turned her head immediately Tiffany put her down. Walking down the aisle is her long time colleague, Ben. They actually attended the same university and apparently found themselves working for the same editing company. A smile appeared across his long face as he approached Angel and Tiffany.498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFPftCdPirW
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"Ben, how are you?" Angel greeted him. She felt happy to see him. "I see you still love wearing your tweed jackets."498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfLJzrgimzN
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Ben stopped in his tracks as he looked at his brown, tweed suit and frowned at Angel. She always made fun of his suits hence giving him the name: Mr. Bean's tall twin brother. His shiny brown hair was also smartly combed, so it was difficult not to call him so.498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdCpYWqhIps
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"I see you haven't changed." Ben smiled and hugged her. "It's good to see you again, Angel."498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡl4qGHLbF1b
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"Me too, Ben," Angel looked at him with a smile after they hugged. "You're as tall as ever."498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡq0LxZgIazy
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"He's like a growing plant, trust me," said Tiffany as she giggled. "I wonder what Annie is feeding him back home."498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0vZzZoSuXM
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Ben rolled his eyes. "You two are always making fun of me. Will you ever stop doing that?"498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUcKDhPv5wK
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"No," Angel shook her head. "It's really good to see you, guys, really."498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡT4orCS4m0v
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"It's good to see you too, Angel," said Tiffany as she held Angel's hand. Then she had a sad expression on her face. "Mr. Dean told us you will be leaving."498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLE2VE71uAH
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Angel put up a sad smile. "Sadly, I am. I came to hand in my resignation letter."498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4YkvbXZuZW
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Ben smacked his lips. "Why do you have to leave, huh? First the accident and your mother's funeral..., now this."498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8h5lDVrebL
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"I wish I could tell you what's really going on in my life right now, but later. Lisa wants to make plans where we could all sit down and talk."498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7vSquUbj7A
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"That's a good idea," Tiffany nodded and gave Angel a bright smile.498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAc7pOP3zny
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"I hope she doesn't take us to a place where she'll attract nothing but trouble," said Ben. "Remember that pub we went to on Tiffany's birthday? We would've been beaten if we hadn't left."498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQmTT6oA78c
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Angel chuckled. "I really want to reminisce over that, but I've to head for the office. I'll see you before I leave."498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ87fpgnBy8k
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"Okay," Tiffany and Ben agreed. Angel gave them them a smile as she walked right through the aisle in the middle of the room that demarcated the cubicles.498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡByahX6ZYvv
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Along the way, she was greeted by her other colleagues who were just as happy to see her. With every step she took approaching the room to Mark's office, she realised that if she had any other option, she would've stayed. This place felt almost like her second home. Everyone here felt like family. It took a while when she first got here to create bonds, but now she was going to a whole new place. Who knows what challenges she would face. But one thing she's sure of, is that this place and the people here will forever be like family.498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMBkJeOeHk9
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She left the work area and went down a short passageway where she came across the secretary's desk. At the end of the hall stood the door to Mark's office. The secretary's desk is empty. Angel figured that she must be inside the office.498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0e9VrHaNxj
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She approached the door and knocked. She heard Mark's voice in the room, telling her to come in. She held the knob and pushed the door open.498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNwAl452sDw
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A cool morning breeze hit Angel square in the face the moment she stepped into the office. She found him at his desk with his back facing the huge windows. Seating on one of the chairs in front of his desk was his secretary, Valerie. She's a brunette just like Lisa and you could tell why Mark picked her for a secretary. She is tall and had a heart shaped face with lovely, plump lips. Not forgetting that she has a really curvy body. She should've been a model. Even when Lisa insists that Mark likes Angel, Angel always felt Mark liked Valerie or anyone else prettier than her.498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0pajuuPS0j
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"Ah, Angel," Mark quickly stood up from his seat. Valerie turned to look at Angel, surprised. "You're finally here."498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTM80EwwDOc
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Angel tried to put up a smile. She expected to see Mark sitting close to Valerie and maybe even flirting with her, but it isn't the case this time around. They seemed to be discussing something serious. To Angel, it felt so unlike him.498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8f5zZXgQsT
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"Yes, I'm here. How are you doing, Valerie?" Angel gave her a bright smile.498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0GSD7yIYu0
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"I'm good, thanks," said Valerie. "It's good to see you again."498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡt7Jlwmptoq
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"You too."498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyfSE2oK9aU
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"Umm..., Valerie, can you wait back at your desk?" Mark suggested. "I would like to talk to Angel in private."498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDVXrZCWKXE
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"Of course, Mr. Dean," Valerie stood up from her seat and made her way towards the door, passing Angel. Angel thought she had seen Valerie smile. She wondered what that's about.498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOa0aH9zJL9
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"Please, sit," said Mark, gesturing towards one of the seats in front of his desk. Angel took a seat, making sure not to take the one Valerie sat on.498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4Tnh1xW1xA
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"How are you doing?" Angel asked.498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOHae6hCRpQ
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"I'm okay as you can see," Mark sat back down in his seat. "It's nice to see you here early in the morning."498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFC0LjJdFZF
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Angel chuckled. "Let's just get down to business before we forget."498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYA5WnjwK3q
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Mark smiled. "Are you sure about this, Angel?"498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJFSgKzBDOr
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"About leaving? Let's not go down that road again. We already did so at the restaurant, remember?"498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlkUpLsvNms
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He sighed. "As though you not being here wasn't bad enough. You were really missed, you know?"498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvq61aOeNXf
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"I figured." Angel gave him a smirk.498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPqCawjdGJm
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"Well, there's a good side to all this." Mark folded his arms as he leaned in closer on his desk.498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡI9qRFmUlc3
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"And what is that?"498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBgZK2PT5PQ
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Mark raised his eyebrow and Angel knew that look. Something ridiculous was about to come out of that mouth of his.498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzR2AwZAYyu
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He paused for a bit as he continued to look at her. "I won't have to worry about dating you now."498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6LsWwOgJFw
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"Huh?" Angel didn't know whether to laugh or stay surprised. "Don't joke with me, Mark."498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqnToJISpg9
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Mark chuckled. "You'll see. Let's not indulge in that right now. Let's get back to business." He gave her a crooked smile.498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZZ6T9xrUFJ
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Angel shook her head at him. If leaving the editing company is that risky, then she better think twice.498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6VXXZkhUJP
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Leo took a sip of his latte as he slowly took the corner down the street to where the car was packed. From afar, he could tell through the car's windows that Bill is the only person inside. He sighed as he took a look at his watch. Angel seemed to be taking her time, and Leo didn't like it.498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDUZ1WuNIxH
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He approached the car and went over to the driver's side where he knocked on the window to grab Bill's attention.498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHHewl6c5id
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"Is anything the problem, sir?" Bill asked after lowering the window to address Leo.498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAc9muR2TTP
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"Angel seems to be taking her time up there," said Leo as he gestured with his head at the building complex in front of him.498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2d6xHUTk90
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"Is that a problem?"498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBVleOwULJv
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"It is. We're already late for work."498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOZqwRtP7lf
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"I don't think you've to worry about that."498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbM2eBCix7O
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Leo noisily drank his latte while looking at Bill. Bill wished he hadn't said that as he gave Leo a look.498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWWRQjW2cAW
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"She'll be here soon," Bill said. "I bet she's just saying goodbye to her colleagues. She won't be seeing some of them ever again."498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFsvpwBSYQ4
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"I couldn't care less about that," said Leo as he leaned his back onto the car, sipping on his latte.498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlWaSgm4212
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"Don't say that, sir. Saying goodbye isn't as simple as you think."498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCkht5fzzvH
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"Ya? What do I know?" Leo asked as he rolled his eyes.498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoqkXOz13sd
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Bill gave up as he sighed. Just as he was about to move in his seat, he saw Angel walking out through the main door of the complex. Leo saw her too, and she wasn't alone. She had three people around her, talking to her as they came towards the car. A tall man in a tweed jacket, a blonde haired, plump woman and a brunette. Angel carried along with her a box, which obviously contained her personal belongings. Leo scoffed realising that they were Angel's closet friends. He wished he didn't have to meet them in such circumstances.498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1GkVYCFLAu
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When Angel was just a few feet away from the car, Bill quickly opened the door to let himself out. He did it so suddenly that Leo almost jumped in fright since he stood so close to the door. He almost shouted at Bill to be more careful, but he didn't want to look rude in front of everyone walking down the street. He had to give Bill a piece of his mind later.498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwXwjjB3FaT
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"Let me carry that for you, Miss," Bill kindly offered as he took the box off Angel's hands and went back to the car to put it inside.498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiIq43uuDTu
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"Wow, you even have your own chauffeur," said Lisa, looking impressed. "You really are fortunate, aren't you?"498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡy4d56mHMnO
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"Stop it, Lisa," Angel muttered to her as they got close.498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzu9NUN2l6s
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"Are you ready to leave, Angel?" Leo asked, completely ignoring her friends.498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZvVJ8JXHuR
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Angel gave Leo a look. "Leo, Bill," she went on to say, "these are my friends, Tiffany, Ben and Lisa. Guys, these are Bill and Leo."498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1bAquDfxHa
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"Nice to meet you," said Bill.498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡA86EnpIsQL
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Angel's friends responded back. Leo nodded his head in acknowledgement.498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBCYlTGlwAe
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"You're Leo McDonell, right?" Tiffany asked, looking at Leo with eyes full of glee.498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgAo689WuOP
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"Yes, I am," said Leo, giving Tiffany a smile.498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3CU9Zl3cSw
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"Wow, you're much more handsome in person."498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡleDRp1myyj
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Angel felt Lisa poke her in the ribs. Angel quietly told her to stop what she's doing.498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwat65nkTxl
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"Thank you, Tiffany," said Leo as he stood a little straighter. "If you don't mind, we better be leaving."498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzk8ifgk4dt
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"Yes, we really have to go," said Angel as she addressed her friends. "Let's make plans to meet this week, alright?"498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ608grSWnV9
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"We should," said Ben. "We're going to miss you, Angel."498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVO5RO5Jo0M
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"I'll miss you guys too."498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSKRI4qRbvk
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"We really have a lot to talk about," said Lisa as she took a brief glance at Leo. Angel raised an eyebrow at her. "And I mean 'a lot.'"498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWkDSKkh1mb
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Tiffany and Angel hugged. "I'm really going to miss you the most," said Tiffany. "If you need me, I'm only one call away."498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOKfsX5McEm
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"Thanks, Tiff. I'm also here when you need me."498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBRQIioR1fi
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"Make sure you behave at your new work place, okay?" Ben told her.498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlVXExUn5da
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"Come here, Mr. Bean," said Angel as she had her arms stretched out to give Ben a hug.498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3EgvljTc50
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"Take care, sweetie," said Lisa after Angel gave Ben a hug. Lisa quickly wrapped her arms around her.498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡX68cYaHtPO
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"You too, Lisa." Angel broke away from her. "We'll see each other soon."498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡehPOqqqa6C
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"We will," said Ben. Lisa continued to smile at her while Tiffany looked like she was on the verge of crying.498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvasuVuwSHz
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Angel turned towards the car and found herself almost bumping into Leo, who got startled that he felt his heart beat a little faster. They were so close that Angel had to take a step back.498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgryynHE8jl
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Leo cleared his throat as he stood aside to open the passenger side door with his free hand. He motioned with his other hand holding his latte for Angel to get in. Angel paused, surprised that Leo is acting courteous again. She went inside the car and Leo closed the door.498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡY3DZk0CvB8
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Bill got in the driver's seat while Leo went round the car to get in from the other side. When Bill started the car's engine, Angel lowered the window on her side and waved at her friends who waved back. The car soon took down the road and Angel couldn't help but stick her head out the window to see the distance between her friends and the car widen.498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBG4ebW6nE5
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"You'll lose your head if you stick it out there for too long," Leo said to her. He sipped on his latte.498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVK75psK4kV
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Angel brought her head back in. "You know I didn't stick my entire head out, right?"498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqglzEQgWVs
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Leo shrugged his shoulders without even looking at her. "I'm just saying."498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnmxH5aEXii
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Angel didn't say anything as she went on to look ahead.498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡofmvJWYyub
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"Don't mind him, Miss Barclay," said Bill as he stared at her through the rear view mirror.498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxbfmZocM65
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"I'm not going to," said Angel.498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuOV60XTgzT
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Leo sipped on his latte, this time noisily. Angel stared at him, irritated. Bill shook his head with a disapproved look on his face.498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡH1EwK78xbw
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Angel went on to stare out the window, looking at the buildings along the road. She was deep in thought, thinking of her friends and the editing firm. She wondered what awaited her at the McDonell company. When Leo continue to sip noisily, she wondered how she would ever handle him.498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUrO9UYPsuw
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"Can you stop doing that?" Angel snapped at him.498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJgTpvX1WMw
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Leo looked at her. He moved the latte away from his lips and fully turned to look at Angel properly.498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpdLK7BJkJu
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"Do you've a problem with me?" Leo asked.498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYUiMzTWBZh
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"I've a problem with the way you're sipping on that latte," Angel answered.498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGWkknzP6sL
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"Really? I didn't know sipping on something annoyed you."498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡglZJkgQiq8
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"But with the way you're doing it, yes, I've a problem."498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡi0PSmXmjwI
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"So do I," Bill stepped in.498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlZOIRqj4tT
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Leo rolled his eyes at Bill. Clearly, he didn't want the chauffeur entering their conversation.498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡALwmpNNQgA
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"I'm almost done with my latte."498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡB1CxWM93pu
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"There's a difference with the noise you make when you're finishing it and when you're drinking just to annoy people."498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXEnTfZ500F
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"She's right," Bill said.498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKEvp7BYmxR
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Leo rolled his eyes at them both. "I didn't know I was annoying you."498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡc8hLgv7g7a
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"Well, you are," said Angel. A long pause passed before she asked, "aren't you supposed to say something?"498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJjItucQksz
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"And what is that?"498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNcPh4toc4W
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Angel shook her head as she turned to face the window on her side. "You're unbelievable."498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDSllmLs7nZ
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"No, seriously, I don't understand what you want me to say." Leo shrugged his shoulders.498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6SQGt4EDoH
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"She meant for you to say sorry, sir," said Bill.498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1hwj0SeW5t
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"I didn't ask for your help, Bill," Leo sounded like he would snap any minute.498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyo37nrIwq3
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"Just giving you a hint."498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzrqaAxBM2l
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"Don't bother helping him out," said Angel, still looking out of the window. "It's clear that he can't think for himself."498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5kJCHndUIH
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"Are you calling me dumb?" Leo couldn't believe what Angel was saying.498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡia6JQSOSou
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"Maybe."498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡktlJBQio0R
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Before Leo could say something back, his phone in the pocket of his trousers started to ring. He wondered who could be calling him as he retrieved his phone. He looked at the screen. It's Eric. He rolled his eyes before picking the call and putting the phone to his ear.498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡs9iXxLY7Mi
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"What?" Leo snapped.498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9I4tVviaJo
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"Look who has the attitude this time around," said Eric.498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8A5KVYHGkY
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Leo angrily sighed. "I know you aren't calling to check up on me. Just get to the point."498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOa5Nl6qJYH
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"Angel has upset you, hasn't she?"498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQNgUx4788a
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Leo turned to look at Angel who still faced the window. "That's none of your concern."498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡavcyPV92n7
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"If you're upset, than she is too. I hope you haven't hurt her or anything."498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQimV0xqiL6
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"Why would I even want to?"498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhkivZFBaau
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"It's good Bill is there. I'm the one who suggested to uncle that he should take you two because I know you're like a cat and dog whenever you're together."498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgxLnLxsCee
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Leo squinted his eyes with his thumb and index finger, praying for Eric to stop talking. As a matter of fact, he just wanted to get out of the car and walk to God knows where. Today is clearly not going well for him and he just wanted to do something different for a change.498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡo57yRuw3R5
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"Whatever, Eric. Why are you calling?" Leo noticed Angel turn to look at him after mentioning Eric's name.498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTICrUQXdhk
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"You seem to know me very well, Leo. You're right, there's something uncle wants you to do before you reach the office."498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQQ3ujdN1mf
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"And what could that be?"498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvN8WYkpgs8
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"We just received word that a good old friend of his will be coming to visit this morning and he wants the best croissants in town."498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgeZ1eYCBaT
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"Croissants? That's weird. Why can't he just order them to the office? And why do I've to be the one getting them?"498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxsfZzelzCJ
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"Hey, if you don't want to, I can tell him that you've refused."498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡradU7BSOqr
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"No, no, it's fine, I'll do it. But where do they sell the best croissants?"498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQLgH8k9IKh
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"That, my friend, you'll have to figure it out on your own. Happy croissant hunting," Eric chuckled before cutting the call.498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcx9vKD7kHV
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Leo looked at his phone and felt like throwing it out the window. He always hated it when Eric got the chance to mock him because he couldn't go against his father's wishes. It's one thing that Leo tried not to do so often. He found it much easier to go against his mother than his father. Now, his father had sent him out to buy croissants and he couldn't refuse.498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVJBqMmjQqj
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"There has been a change of plans, Bill," Leo said to the driver.498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡT2OPhmogPo
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"What is it, sir?" Bill asked looking at Leo through the rear view mirror.498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcQkUQ34APl
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"If you know one of the best cafés in town that sell the best croissants, you can take us there."498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRCyNvVWCLL
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Angel turned to look at Leo. "What does Eric need croissants for when he already ate breakfast?" she asked.498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡA2ZebfMB6j
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"It's not him. My dad is expecting an old friend and requested for them."498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkM8MUsQSqF
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"Do you've any idea of a good café or bakery, Miss Barclay?" Bill asked.498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ42bZTbOonK
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Angel paused for a second as she thought. Then a smile appeared across her face as she stared back at Bill through the rear view. "I know just the place." Angel told him which road to head to.498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVFyLnlhwd6
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Leo looked at Angel and he couldn't help but ask, "are you sure this place is genuine?"498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNtmTtzYWX8
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"Trust me, it is," Angel replied turning to Leo with a smile on her face.498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAMX9Yxu5ZX
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Leo couldn't help but notice Angel's eyes light up with a smile. He concluded that the place must really mean something for her to brighten up like she did. He wondered what it could be.498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyfC24DpC3K
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The car stopped at a junction and as soon as the traffic lights turned green, Bill took a left turn entering the road Angel mentioned he should take. Within a few minutes of driving, Angel sat at the edge of her seat and tapped Bill on the shoulder.498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjAJ2Quf7CN
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"We're almost there," she told him. She pointed at a café just up ahead. "See that orange shop? That's the one."498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuiY0jJNEfx
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"They better make the best croissants," said Leo.498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡA7jvvJ0fXV
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"It's the best café I know around here," Angel said to him. "If you happen to know any shop, we're open to your opinion. But if I remember correctly, you're the one who actually asked for help."498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8tNBOvDMVi
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Leo hissed. "Whatever," he said. "Let's check this place out, then."498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIeEKCGabuX
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Angel shook her head as she turned to look forward. Bill slowly pulled the car over and packed right in front of the café.498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKwJk249HCx
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"Here we are," Bill announced.498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7NS9h96bWX
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"Let's go, Leo," Angel told him as she quickly rushed out of the car.498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡV48gHHursQ
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"What is she so excited about?" Leo muttered to himself. Bill heard him, but didn't answer as he watched Angel outside the car approach the café.498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ97mSLn2KVQ
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Leo got out and closed the door. He straightened his jacket as he came up the pavement to stand next to Angel. He turned to look at her, expecting her to be looking at the café. Instead, she was looking in the opposite direction.498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ35IyjfvsVs
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"Angel," Leo called to her, bringing her back from her thoughts. She turned to look at him. "Shall we?"498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsRO4PvtkI8
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"Oh, yes," she said as she tucked a strand of her hair behind her ear. "Sorry about that."498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2HmniMyDka
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Angel made her way towards the café's entrance and Leo wanted to turn around to see what she had been looking at. But he realised that he didn't have the time. He followed Angel inside.498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8PBNHoyuNo
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The rich smell of strong brewed coffee and the lovely, sweet smell of freshly baked pastries, hit Leo's nose in an instant. The place also felt so warm and welcoming. When he looked around, he found the place almost packed with people seated around coffee brown tables, having a hot beverage. Some had a pastry to go with it. It's still the early hours of the morning, so many people were probably here to grab something to eat before they head to work.498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ73B7zLLO83
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He found Angel standing in line like the other customers, heading for the counter. Thank goodness it wasn't long. She was looking at the pastries in the glass display case. He came to join her and realised she had a smile again. He looked at the tiny, bright coloured cupcakes and wondered what it is about them that made her smile like that. He noticed the croissants, neatly arranged in a tray. They looked like they had just come straight out of the oven.498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPXXx5rZ0Te
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Leo turned to look at Angel who soon straightened up. The line had moved a little and the two had to move along with it.498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPIFLv8zJrN
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"What was with that smile earlier?" Leo asked.498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡu543RQAHv4
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Angel's raised an eyebrow wanting to turn her head to look at him but she kept looking at the lovely pastries in the display case. "What do you mean?" she asked.498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZBmImvZCHH
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He had his hands in the pockets and his eyes now looking around the café. He didn't like to repeat himself, ever. He silently sighed before he repeated the question. "What was with that smile earlier? You were smiling at those cupcakes."498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡH0xJofGrvO
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"Oh, that," the line moved again as another customer got their order and made their way out of the café. "It's nothing."498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzeAWZyfmtn
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Leo looked at the back of Angel's head and wondered if what she says is true. To him that smile meant a whole lot more than he made himself believe. He soon realised he didn't want to know the reason behind it.498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYX4vEawYk9
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The two were now getting closer to the counter and when they did, they found a young woman in a black shirt and trousers. She smiled at Angel.498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8by42itILe
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"Morning. What can I get you today?" the young cashier asked.498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJrncBgyvWK
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"We'll have some croissants, please," Angel replied, "uh...." She turned her head to look at Leo. "How many should we get?"498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZGj2Y9Q8Mj
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Leo shrugged his shoulders. "Why are you asking me? I don't know."498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ84dhRv6NgW
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Angel rolled her eyes, realising that asking him was a bad idea. She turned back to the cashier and told her that they would get four croissants.498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2fB75AYRlc
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The cashier left her place to get the croissants inside the display case. While she packed the croissants in a brown paper bag, Leo stood beside Angel to give her a look.498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ24PchHr49k
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"Why did you only order four?" he asked.498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKdCHWxubIk
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"Because I thought it appropriate," Angel replied without looking at him, her eyes were back on the display case. "There will only be two people so two croissants for each of them sounds fair."498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡP4dUSQkcJ6
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Leo didn't say anything else as he folded his arms. He wished for the cashier to hurry with packing their order. He couldn't stand another minute with Angel by his side.498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXh57hXoYfQ
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The cashier came back with the brown paper bag. She punched in the numbers on the cash register and told them the price. Leo quickly drew out his wallet and paid in cash. Angel thanked the cashier and took the bag. She and Leo turned around to head for the door.498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡd3jdHixhiU
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"Well, that's over," said Leo.498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgl5GTG9bAF
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"You sound like you've just gone through a torture session," Angel said.498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiUDU78L5xr
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"I did." Leo thought about it for a second. "I'm still going through it sadly."498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1bHnNxQPpu
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Angel knew what Leo meant. She bit her lower lip to keep her mouth shut to avoid saying anything stupid in public.498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ96IYnnjIFX
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As soon as they approached the door of the café, Leo held the handle to open it and allow Angel out first. As soon as he did, Angel suddenly paused as there was someone right at the door, ready to get in.498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiKdlYsEiSf
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Leo noticed Angel's hesitation quickly and turned to see who was standing right outside the café. His heart skipped a beat and he felt like quickly closing the door and opening it again to see if all this was nothing but a dream. His morning couldn't get any worse than this.498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3qCqZX6KHC
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"Leo?" Kim looked just as shocked to see him. She turned to look at Angel beside him. "Angel?" She chuckled a little to hide her shock. "Hi. What are you two doing here?"498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLzIW3EYBio
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"We came to buy some croissants," Angel answered quickly, holding up the bag. "Mr. McDonell asked if we could get him some."498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnVXpJNK3hF
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"Oh, I see," Kim nodded a bit. "I came here to get a bite to eat. Had to rush quickly to the office, so I didn't get to eat breakfast."498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡM1duKL86i3
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"You should definitely get something here," Angel advised as she stepped out of the café to stand alongside Kim. "They make yummy pastries and delicious coffee."498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtVEa1Ckbu2
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"So I had been told. I wanted to try out this place because Trina heard from someone that this place is great."498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIPkU4jIbYl
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"They were not wrong there." Angel gave Kim a smile. She turned to look at Leo who still stood by the door. He slowly stepped out of the café and just by the look on his face, she could tell how uncomfortable he is with Kim around.498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbauLgqQ1t4
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"We better take these while they are still hot," Angel said, quickly turning to Kim. "He's expecting an old friend soon and these croissants have to be there before then."498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUvMJkAwbb9
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"Oh, no problem," said Kim, flashing a bright smile. "We'll see each other soon."498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiXYjw1I8FC
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"Yes, we will."498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYGZtJ2aPGC
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"I'll see you around, Leo," Kim said to him. Angel noticed Kim's cheeks redden.498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDUnka8LFP7
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"Uh..., ya, see you around, Kim," Leo managed to say.498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBOanEtt2gq
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Kim looked at the ground as she passed Leo, opening the door of the café and stepping in. Angel turned to look at Leo who still looked white-faced after seeing Kim.498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRS7t1dGDsx
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"Well, that was something," she said as she turned around to make her way to the car.498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTKCGtUKtsb
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Leo's composure came back to him in an instant as he gave Angel a look. He knew she was definitely mocking him.498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVF2kRGdnBH
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"What do you mean?" he asked as he followed her.498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmBz1bsUCUr
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Angel had reached the car and was just about to open the door to the passenger's side when she looked at Leo. "Kim is what I mean," she answered.498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7rxWYkDVU2
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Leo rolled his eyes as he found himself on the opposite side of the car. "Very funny, Angel. Let's just get out of here. I want to go to the office and forget that all of this happened."498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQZyilOU6aA
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He saw Angel smirk before she turned her head to look across the street. There was a certain look on her face that Leo noticed. It was the same look she had when they got here. He turned to see what she could be looking at, but he heard the door at her side open and she quickly went in. He opened the door on his side, getting a glimpse of the stores across the street. He entered the car, thinking that she was probably looking at nothing.498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGkg03dqwpB
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"Let's get to the office quickly, Bill," Leo heard Angel say to Bill.498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡN2hrHk49vP
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"Of course, Miss," Bill answered, switching the car's engine on. "Wasn't that Kim I saw talking to you two?"498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkAw16mW2Qs
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"Bill, just drive," said Leo, folding his arms and hating Bill for bringing her up.498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYxjj0CnBs4
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Angel laughed. "Let it go, Bill," she said. "You know better than to say such things."498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXbmcppbReX
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Bill chuckled as he put the car in reverse and Leo looked out of the window, hoping for the day to end soon. But he had a feeling that his day had only just begun.498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtcu3KgG6NO
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